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Madison, Wisconsin

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – X-ray

Imaging TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 90% FTE, day/evening shift. Rotational position Monday through Friday with start times ranging from 7:00AM – 8:45AM. This position includes a weekend rotation along with call and holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay: UW Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Work experience that is relevant to the position will be taken into consideration when determining the starting base pay. This position will work at UW Health 1 S. Park Street Clinic in Madison, WI. You may be eligible for a $4,500 sign-on bonus (pro-rated based on FTE).

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – X-ray to:

  • Perform a wide variety of imaging exams on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups using a wide variety of radiographic equipment, computers, detectors, and plate readers.
  • Troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.
  • Bring your knowledge to make quick and highly technical decisions in order to accommodate physical restrictions and pathology.
  • Serve as a clinical instructor for affiliated imaging training programs and participate in the instruction of other technologists and visiting health care professionals and may also participate in clinical research.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field Preferred

Work Experience

  • Previous healthcare experience Required
  • 2 years of clinical experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

  • ARRT Radiography (R) certification Upon Hire Required
  • Wisconsin Radiological License Upon Hire Required
  • CPR certification within 3 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of imaging exams on diverse patient populations using specialized radiographic equipment and software. Maintain imaging systems, participate in quality assurance, and serve as a clinical instructor for training programs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical instructionTroubleshootingTechnical decision making

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 19.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

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Salary Distribution19 jobs

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$80k-95k
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$95k-110k
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$110k-125k
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$149k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
CME allowance
12%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.9
Better work-life than 50% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,269 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent benefits package
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Referral bonus